Make the Holidays Magical with a Special Keepsake
Vote for the Best Holiday Gift for Baby
Vote for your favorite holiday gift until polls close on October 29 at noon ET. We’ll share the winners publicly on November 7. For any questions, see our Motherhood Loves Community Awards terms and conditions.
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We’ve made a list and checked it twice to give you our best holiday gift ideas that’ll bring comfort and joy to any baby’s first yuletide season. Whether you’re looking for a special personalized treasure that you can pass down to future generations or something that will make your little one’s eyes fill with wonder, we’ve included a wide variety of gift options to pick from that factor in safety and age appropriateness, durability, quality, and cost. So let us know which gift in our list you’d choose to welcome your bundle of joy into your holiday traditions.
Best Holiday Gift for Baby Nominees
Beehive Handmade Personalized Heirloom Baby Spoon - Constellation
Lovingly crafted in Rhode Island and sprinkled with engraved stars, the Beehive Handmade baby spoon adds a modern twist to a classic heirloom. The spoon can be personalized with baby’s name and comes in two sizes: infant and child. It’s made with lead-free pewter that complies with CPSIA safety standards, so you can have peace of mind that you’re giving a safe and beautiful gift.
Build-A-Bear Personalized Teddy Bear Gift Set with Recorded Message
It’s more than just another plushie; this Build-A-Bear teddy lets you record a sweet audio message for your little one that they’re sure to love. And you can have their name, birthday, or a special note embroidered on the bear’s paw. Enjoy the delighted squeal from baby when they press the paw to hear your voice.
Delta Children Personalized MySize Deluxe Toy Box
Everyone loves buying toys for the holidays, so what better way to store all those gifts than with the Delta Children toy box? The level of personalization is impressive: these toy boxes have several color options, and you can add the recipient’s name in a variety of colors and fonts. And it’s safe thanks to a lid with a slow-closing hinge and a sturdy wood frame that’s Greenguard Gold certified.
Elegant Baby Plush Security Blanket
Elegant Baby offers the perfect blend of stuffed animal and security blanket that babies and even young children will love. And if the little one you’re buying for has a specific animal they like, don’t worry—Elegant Baby has multiple options, including a puppy, an owl, and a lamb. Their snuggly shape, affordable price, and washability make these plushies very giftable.
Hallmark Baby’s First Christmas Booties Porcelain Personalized Ornament
For a keepsake that parents and children will cherish for years to come, consider the Hallmark Baby’s First Christmas Booties. This porcelain ornament is adorned with snowflakes and the message of your choice. You can add baby’s name, birthday, weight and size, or even a simple “we love you”—whatever you’d like to include to commemorate the occasion.
Kay Jewelers Children's Color Stone Engravable Bracelet
This Kay Jewelers bracelet designed for little wrists gives any baby a bit of bling. You can choose from 10K and 14k gold, white gold, or silver for the bracelet, add their birthstone, and personalize with their name and a special message. Different lengths are available to ensure the perfect fit.
Krysaliis Elephant Sterling Silver Baby Rattle by Krysaliis
A timeless toy with a gorgeous design, this Krysaliis baby rattle is made of solid sterling silver and features a cute elephant for a bit of fun. Parents will appreciate the soft sound the rattle makes and the custom engraving that’s available, perfect for turning this gift into a treasured heirloom.
Labebe Crocodile Rocking Horse
Bright colors, a plush design, and pockets with little toys in them—the Labebe Crocodile Rocking Horse will make any baby giggle with glee. It’s also designed to make parents happy with high-quality natural materials, a three-sided seat that has a safety belt, and strict adherence to both European and U.S. safety standards.
Lake Reversible Baby Blanket
Made with 100% Pima cotton, this luxe baby blanket from Lake will give little ones sweet dreams. The blanket’s soft, hypoallergenic cotton from Peru and double-layer design keep babies from getting too warm. And you’ll love the different colors and patterns available, from pink English roses to French blue stripes.
Luna Bean Clay Handprint Kit
For years to come, your child will have fun comparing their growing hands to the tiny handprint they once made with the Luna Bean Clay Handprint Kit. The set comes with everything you need to make either one large keepsake or two smaller ones, such as a handprint and footprint. You can use the included letter blocks to stamp baby’s name and birthday into the clay.
Parker & Pip Kid's Wooden Personalized Step Stool
From puppies and unicorns to dinosaurs and cars, the custom designs offered by Parker & Pip make their sturdy wood stools a step above the rest. Once you’ve picked your little one’s favorite style and step-stool color, you can personalize the stool with their name, first initial, or a combination of both.
Ross-Simons Empire Pewter Teddy Bear Baby Cup
This Ross-Simons baby cup is a true heirloom piece, well crafted with fine pewter and decorated with a sweet teddy bear. You’re sure to love how the highly polished finish gleams under the lights of your nursery and how this showcase piece makes your baby’s first sip a little more beautiful.
Tiny Love Boho Chic Luxe Developmental Gymini
Welcome to the jungle, baby! Little ones will love playing in a forest setting with a huggable koala, a musical sloth, and an adorably tiny mobile made of plush, crinkly leaves. This Tiny Love activity gym also comes with a mirror, a washable play mat, and 12 milestone cards for parents to take pics for each month of their baby’s first year.
Warmies - My First Warmies
You might be tempted to buy your own when you see your baby’s My First Warmies stuffed animal. These soothing plushies are lightly weighted, microwavable, and filled with flaxseed and French lavender, so they’re ideal for warm cuddles with a calming scent. They can also be chilled and used as a cold compress. These versatile animals exceed CPSC safety standards, so you can enjoy the calm along with your baby.
Waterford 2024 My First Christmas Bear Ornament
Give the gift of Waterford crystal with an elegant crystal teddy bear. This sparkling ornament comes with the year etched into the gold band around the hanging ribbon. For an extra touch of personalization, you can have a monogram or a sweet message engraved that will be admired on the family Christmas tree for years to come.
Wonderbly Your Treasury of Nursery Rhymes
Kindle a life-long love of reading with the Wonderbly Your Treasury of Nursery Rhymes. These personalized books add your child’s name and character likeness to classic nursery rhymes like Little Bo Peep and the Muffin Man. Little ones will be delighted as they see and hear their names on every page.
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